Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Astaro is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: Resh is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is an epitome of beauty. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She very much looks the part of a Barkeep. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. She has worked as a Barkeep like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With bright silver hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has moderate length black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Unemployed first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Unemployed. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.